Measuring Master's-Level Counseling Students' Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Toward Research

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 14
  In Poster Session: Division E Counseling Poster Session

Abstract

This study examined Masters level counseling students’ self-efficacy and attitudes toward research. Specifically, reliability and validity evidence were examined for two questionnaires administered at the beginning and end of a semester introductory research course. Results indicated that self-efficacy was one construct, the scale had high internal consistency reliability, and students’ self-efficacy improved significantly over the semester. The attitudes toward research questionnaire yielded four subscales with adequate internal consistency, and results for improvement were mixed. Implications are offered for future research.

Authors

• Sarah E. Peterson, University of Texas at El Paso

• Arturo Olivarez, The University of Texas - El Paso

• Sang Min Shin, University of Texas at El Paso